Microaggressions and EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion)
Microaggressions are brief, everyday exchanges that communicate unpleasant, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalised group membership. They can be verbal, nonverbal, or environmental. In EDI, they can occur when assumptions are made about others based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. For example: Microaggressions can…
From Awareness to Action
Gaining an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities is the first step to taking action to support them. Once equipped with this awareness, the next step involves taking proactive measures. From Awareness to Action – here are 5 actions you can take to bring about positive change: By following these tips, you can…
Sensory Disabilities
Individuals with sensory disabilities might encounter challenges with vision, hearing, touch, smell, or taste. This can hinder individuals’ capacity to interact with their surroundings and may generate obstacles across multiple areas such as education, career, and social interactions. There are many different types of sensory disabilities. Some of the most common types include: Blindness – Blindness…
10 Tips for Disability Inclusion
Below are 10 tips to create a more inclusive environment and disability inclusion. 1. Be aware of your own assumptions and biases It’s important to be aware of your own assumptions and biases about people with disabilities. We all have unconscious biases but it’s essential to challenge them. For example – You might assume that…
Disability Policies
It’s important for companies to regularly review and update their disability policies to ensure they are inclusive and supportive. This includes understanding the needs of employees with disabilities and making accommodations to meet those needs. To create a live document that grows and adapts within the organisation, companies can seek feedback from employees. This can…
Disability Etiquette
In society, the code of behaviour of how we interact with people is called etiquette. However, when it comes to interacting with those affected by disability, we can sometimes be unsure of the etiquette to use, this factsheet will help. Communication – When it comes to communicating with a person who is affected by a…
Can you define invisible disability?
It is important to recognise that not all disabilities are visible. Can you define invisible disability? Invisible or hidden disabilities, such as mental health, brain injuries, hearing loss, and autism, can be as debilitating as physical disabilities. Despite the lack of visible symptoms, these conditions can significantly impact an individual’s daily life. It is crucial…
The road to recovery
The road to recovery is a road, on it, you will need to stop and have times to refresh. There will be bumps and delays, there will be times you want to exit and go a different route. If you stay on your road to recovery and have friends, family and professionals to help you…
Disability and Disclosure
Disclosure The decision to disclose a disability is a personal choice for individuals affected by a disability. Disclosure can often be beneficial within the workplace, as it allows employers to make reasonable adjustments to support the employee in their work. If there are fixed processes, policies, or procedures in place, it can make the disclosure…
Self Care
Self care is essential for maintaining a good physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves taking purposeful actions to care for yourself and others in ways that promote relaxation, stress relief, and overall health. It’s more than just recharging your battery; it’s ensuring you are ready for what life throws at you. As part of…
